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World War I Veterans - 1975
Some of the last of Maynard's World War I Veterans. Picture taken on Veterans Day, November 11, 1975 at Memorial Park.
l to r
George Jamieson, Bill Sweeney, Jim Whalen, Bill Baron, Joe Dineen
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George Jamieson, Bill Sweeney, Jim Whalen, Bill Baron, Joe Dineen
World War I Medal
A welcome home celebration occurred on July 4th, 1919 for the returning servicemen from WWI. There was a parade, speakers and presentation of the medal to each service man.
Photos of the medal and of a medal made into a keyring.
Photos of the medal and of a medal made into a keyring.
William Palmer Military Service Portrait
William F. Palmer
PFC United States Army
F Company
182nd Infantry American Division
Born: 1919
Died: Nov 21, 1942
Bill had been in the Army almost two years, having joined in March 1941. In the last letter to his motlier, dated October 30,…
PFC United States Army
F Company
182nd Infantry American Division
Born: 1919
Died: Nov 21, 1942
Bill had been in the Army almost two years, having joined in March 1941. In the last letter to his motlier, dated October 30,…
William O’Toole Military Service Portrait
William J. O’Toole
Private United States Army
D Company
121st Infantry
8th Division
Born:
Died: Sep 16,1944
Bill enlisted in December 18. 1943. He enjoyed his first furlough with his wife and children on Sudbury Street in May 1944. He…
Private United States Army
D Company
121st Infantry
8th Division
Born:
Died: Sep 16,1944
Bill enlisted in December 18. 1943. He enjoyed his first furlough with his wife and children on Sudbury Street in May 1944. He…
William Callahan Military Service Portrait
William F. Callahan
Private United State Army Air Corps
Born: 1908
Died: Ju! 27, 1943
Bill was 35 years old and only in the service for 12 days. He died at Army Camp in Greensboro. North Carolina.
The portrait is on display in the Maynard…
Private United State Army Air Corps
Born: 1908
Died: Ju! 27, 1943
Bill was 35 years old and only in the service for 12 days. He died at Army Camp in Greensboro. North Carolina.
The portrait is on display in the Maynard…
Vincent Labowicz Military Service Portrait
Vincent P. Labowicz, Jr.
Lieutenant United States Army
D Company
116th Infantry
29th Division
Born: Jul 26, 1917
Died: June 6, 1944
Vincent was 27 years old and had been overseas for two years.
Battle plans as of May 1944 listed Dog…
Lieutenant United States Army
D Company
116th Infantry
29th Division
Born: Jul 26, 1917
Died: June 6, 1944
Vincent was 27 years old and had been overseas for two years.
Battle plans as of May 1944 listed Dog…
Veterans Park Memorial Monument Restoration Report
Town of Maynard - 2009
A report describing the restoration of and recommendations of upkeep of the monument. .
Veterans Memorial Park Photo Album - 1989
A photo collection of both the history of the Park and the renovation efforts to the Veteran's Memorial Park, Maynard, Mass. George Shaw was the Chairman of the Maynard Veteran's Memorial Committee. The photo album was presented by CWO Stewart T.…
Veterans Marching in the Memorial Day Parade - ca 1995
Two photos of veterans at the Memorial Day parade on Summer St. approaching Memorial Park.
Photo 1 shows (l-r) Ben Sofka in the foreground (green Army uniform), Chuck Foley, Bob Murray, and Ruth Jones.
Photo 2 shows (l-r) Ben Sofka, ?,…
Photo 1 shows (l-r) Ben Sofka in the foreground (green Army uniform), Chuck Foley, Bob Murray, and Ruth Jones.
Photo 2 shows (l-r) Ben Sofka, ?,…
Thomas Lanigan Military Service Portrait
Thomas F. Lanigan
Private United States Army
182nd Infantry
Americal F Division
Born: 1911
Died: Nov 28, 1942
Tom was 31 years old and graduated from Maynard High School class of 1931.
Tom was a company cook. Per consensus of a number of…
Private United States Army
182nd Infantry
Americal F Division
Born: 1911
Died: Nov 28, 1942
Tom was 31 years old and graduated from Maynard High School class of 1931.
Tom was a company cook. Per consensus of a number of…
Stanley Tomyl Military Service Portrait
Stanley Tomyl
PFC United States Army
L Company
17th Infantry
7th Division
Born:
Died: Jan 1, 1945
A letter from a Company Commander indicated that Stanley's patrol had been ambushed. He sacrificed himself by drawing enemy fire away from…
PFC United States Army
L Company
17th Infantry
7th Division
Born:
Died: Jan 1, 1945
A letter from a Company Commander indicated that Stanley's patrol had been ambushed. He sacrificed himself by drawing enemy fire away from…
Reino Jokinen Military Service Portrait
Reino Jokinen
S/Sgt United States Army
15th Armored Infantry
5th Armored Division
Born:
Died: Dec 21,1944
Reino entered the service on February’ 24, 1942. His unit was fighting along the northern rim of the Battle of the Bulge, which…
S/Sgt United States Army
15th Armored Infantry
5th Armored Division
Born:
Died: Dec 21,1944
Reino entered the service on February’ 24, 1942. His unit was fighting along the northern rim of the Battle of the Bulge, which…
Recognition at the American Legion Parade
Color photos of Memorial Day 2000. Standing in left of photo, l to r: Frank Ignachuck, Mike Gianotis, ___? Ed Mullin, ___?, Ann Marie Demarais
Raymond Loija Military Service Portrait
Raymond A. Loija
T/Sgt US Army Air Corps
334th Bomb Squadron
95th Bomb Group
8th Air Force
Born:
Died: Dec 29, 1943
Ray entered the service in June 1942. He flew the B-17 Flying Fortress as a Radio Operator.
He came home for a short…
T/Sgt US Army Air Corps
334th Bomb Squadron
95th Bomb Group
8th Air Force
Born:
Died: Dec 29, 1943
Ray entered the service in June 1942. He flew the B-17 Flying Fortress as a Radio Operator.
He came home for a short…
Raymond Hanna Military Service Portrait
Raymond J. Hanna
Private United States Army
HQ Company, 1st Battalion
179th Infantry
45th Division
Born:
Died: Oct 16, 1943
A letter received by Raymond's sister Mary', now in the possession of his niece, stated that Raymond had suffered…
Private United States Army
HQ Company, 1st Battalion
179th Infantry
45th Division
Born:
Died: Oct 16, 1943
A letter received by Raymond's sister Mary', now in the possession of his niece, stated that Raymond had suffered…
Pro Patria Medal
Two medals engraved with the phrase "Pro Patria" and the name C. E. Lent on one and Wm F. Baron on the other, Town of Maynard, Mass.
These medal were presented to all Maynard men who served in the the Armed Forces during World War I.
These medal were presented to all Maynard men who served in the the Armed Forces during World War I.
Peter Popienuck Military Service Portrait
Peter Popienuck
Private United States Army
C Troop
121st Calvary Reconnaissance Squadron
106th Cavalry Group
Born:
Died: Apr 1, 1945
The 106th Cavalry Group was attached to the 15th Corps, 7th Army during the period of October 1944 to May…
Private United States Army
C Troop
121st Calvary Reconnaissance Squadron
106th Cavalry Group
Born:
Died: Apr 1, 1945
The 106th Cavalry Group was attached to the 15th Corps, 7th Army during the period of October 1944 to May…
Maynard World War I Veterans - 1975
Picture taken at Memorial Park on November 11, 1975.
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Joseph Dineen, William Baron, James Whalen, William Sweeney, Ralph (George?) Jamieson
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Joseph Dineen, William Baron, James Whalen, William Sweeney, Ralph (George?) Jamieson
Maynard Veterans Group Portrait
Group portrait of 6 veterans from American Legion Post 235.
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Standing: Stu 'Scoop' Campbell, Ray Sweeney, Scoop Calabria, Joe Dineen
Seated: ___?, Joe Thomas
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Standing: Stu 'Scoop' Campbell, Ray Sweeney, Scoop Calabria, Joe Dineen
Seated: ___?, Joe Thomas
Maynard Veterans
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Front Row: Harold Cuttel, Dominic Colombo, Nick Constanza (Navy)
2nd Row: Carlo Mistreta (Navy)
Back Row: Donald Brayden, Ponsy Wheeler, ___?, ___?, Joseph Boothroyd
Front Row: Harold Cuttel, Dominic Colombo, Nick Constanza (Navy)
2nd Row: Carlo Mistreta (Navy)
Back Row: Donald Brayden, Ponsy Wheeler, ___?, ___?, Joseph Boothroyd